Job Description

The Division of Environmental Health in the Department of Population and Public Health Sciences at USC is seeking a Research Coordinator I for the Environmental Justice Research Lab to manage and coordinate community-based research studies on industrial toxics, water quality and health impacts. This is an opportunity to work on scientific studies conducted in collaboration with environmental justice organizations in Southern California.

Responsibilities include: (1) Working with faculty on recruiting participants, organizing community events and sharing study results; (2) Contacting potential participants and enrolling them in community-based environmental health study; (3) Collecting samples and survey data from participants in a community setting; (4) Communicating with community-based organizations; (5) Providing project support to the research study and faculty. Excellent communication skills are required, as is the ability to work in diverse community-based settings. This is a fixed-term one year position. A Bachelor\'s degree in public health or environmental sciences is a plus as well as understanding of air pollution. GIS skills are desirable. Spanish speaking is also preferred, but not required.

Preferred education: College degree

Preferred experience: 2 years

Hourly Range:

The hourly rate range for this position is $29.98 - $29.98. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate\xe2\x80\x99s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Minimum Education: Bachelor\'s degree, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience: 1 year
Minimum Field of Expertise: Administrative or research experience. Working knowledge of MS Office applications. Demonstrated effective communication and writing skills. Ability to multi-task and prioritize. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.

USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the ordinance. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at . Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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